Lexical Definition
ἐγκαινίζω enkainízō (eng-kahee-nid'-zo) to inaugurate G:V
from ἐγκαίνια
consecrate, dedicate.
- to renew, i.e. inaugurate
Usage: 9 forms in 13 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐνεκαίνισεν | He dedicated | Heb.10.20 |
| ἐγκεκαίνισται | has been inaugurated | Heb.9.18 |
| ενεκαίνισεν | dedicate | LXX.Deut.20.5 |
| ενεκαίνισε | dedicated | LXX.1Kgs.8.63 • LXX.2Chr.7.5 |
| he dedicated | LXX.2Chr.15.8 | |
| ενεκαίνισασ | you renewed | LXX.Isa.16.11 |
| εγκαινιεί | shall dedicate | LXX.Deut.20.5 |
| εγκαινίσωμεν | we should renew | LXX.1Sam.11.14 |
| εγκαινίζεσθε | Be dedicated | LXX.Isa.45.16 |
| Dedicate | LXX.Isa.41.1 | |
| εγκαίνισον | Dedicate | LXX.Prov.22.6 |
| renew | LXX.Ps.51.10 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐγκαινίζω, v.s. ἐνκ-.
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐγκαινίζω-ίζω,
restore, τεῖχος [LXX]; make afresh ὁδόν [NT]; consecrate, inaugurate, οἶκον Κυρίου [LXX]:—passive, [NT+2nd c.AD+]
__II innovate, probably in [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Isa.16.11 ☩ LXX.1Kgs.11.14* ☩ Heb.10.20 ☩ Heb.9.18